Chapter 995: Chapter 352:
"Good!" Yun Shan looked at the gleaming Life and Death Coin, showing a barely noticeable hint of satisfaction on his face.
"Where should I start? Got it!"
Yun Shan slapped his thigh and slowly said, "Chong Yun’s talent isn’t actually high. You could say he barely meets the standards of our organization, and he is extremely diligent in his daily cultivation. Before becoming an Elite Member, he had a pretty good reputation within the organization!"
"Of course, his cultivation improved very slowly. However, there was one time he went out on a mission, and all his teammates died, leaving only him to return. The Elders questioned him, but in the end, it came to nothing, and he even became an Elite Disciple!"
Yun Shan stroked his exquisite chin, showing a hint of puzzlement on his face. "Honestly, I don’t understand why he could become an Elite Disciple. You know, without a background or supreme talent, becoming an Elite Disciple means breaking through to become a Seventh Level Great Cultivator."
"Moreover, not long after becoming an Elite Disciple, the Dark Star in Mountain City was assigned to us at Ruishui River. At that time, none of the organization’s Elite Disciples wanted to waste time serving as Star Lord, and it was expected to be handed over to a regular member. Then Chong Yun suddenly took over this position!"
"No one took over?" Chen Jiuge expressed in disbelief.
Yun Shan glanced at the gleaming Life and Death Crystal on the table and explained, "For the sake of the money, I’ll explain a bit to you!"
"Dark Star is a powerful force, but it’s too big, and the power struggles within it are too complicated. Many core members of the factions won’t become a Dark Star Master."
"Maybe the resources for becoming a Dark Star Master aren’t scarce, but the cultivation of those core members themselves, plus the dividends from their territories, aren’t low either!"
"Moreover, staying within their own factions can bring them more intangible benefits, like trust."
"So when I first heard about Chong Yun becoming the Mountain City Star Lord, I thought this guy had taken leave of his senses."
"Alright, back to the point."
"There have been some reforms at the Dark Star Headquarters, of which I’ve heard a little, but I’m not sure about the specifics. Many disciples I’ve known from other factions have resigned from their positions as Dark Star Master."
"Senior Brother Chong Yun is reluctant to let go and even wants to use money to exchange for breakthrough resources. Some big names in the organization are quite dissatisfied."
"If you want to do anything to Senior Brother Chong Yun, feel free, as long as you don’t kill him, it shouldn’t be a big problem!"
"If you need help, as long as you can pay the price, I can help too!"
"It’s not expensive, just a hundred Life and Death Crystals!" Yun Shan licked his lips excitedly.
Chen Jiuge glanced at Yun Shan strangely. He’s an Elite Disciple, and you’re a regular member daring to act against an Elite Disciple?
Seemingly understanding Chen Jiuge’s look, Yun Shan chuckled, "Don’t believe me?"
"Chong Yun is a standard Water Mage in Ruishui River, and as luck would have it, I’m an Ice Mage, which just happens to counter him. Moreover, we’re both at the Sixth Level Peak, if not for his luck in becoming an Elite Disciple, he would have to call me big brother!"
"I see, if needed, I’ll contact you!"
"Alright, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be going!"
Putting away the Life and Death Crystal, walking to the door, Yun Shan suddenly turned back, "Wu Family’s kid, the business you introduced this time is pretty good, so I won’t pursue the matter of you probing my information this time, but don’t do such things again, otherwise your Wu Family might not survive!"
Wu Sheng wiped the cold sweat off his face, "Yes, yes, yes!"
After Yun Shan left, Wu Sheng also looked discontented, "Last time helping out!"
"My dad already warned me not to meddle in Dark Star’s affairs anymore. If it weren’t for the tempting offer, I wouldn’t have possibly helped you with such a dangerous task!"
"I understand, but thank you, Mr. Wu!"
"No need to call me Mr., just use my name, a fair exchange after all."
Hesitating for a moment, Wu Sheng said, "If you have the chance, it’s better not to stay in Dark Star, it won’t last long!"
"I understand, thank you for the reminder."
"No need to be polite, it’s mainly because you offered so much that our Wu Family couldn’t refuse!"
"What’s left is not something our Wu Family will get involved in. You powerful forces devour without leaving bones."
"Dark Star..."
Chen Jiuge sighed deeply, his expression somewhat troubled.
Wu Sheng’s words about Dark Star not lasting long were something Chen Jiuge actually understood.
A force lurking in the shadows that could cover the entire Yellow Springs Realm was already very abnormal. If Dark Star continued to coexist with other great powers as it did before, things might have been better.
But Dark Star didn’t want to be just a puppet for those great powers, wanting independence and autonomy, which was something no major power in the Yellow Springs Realm would allow.
"However, looking at it this way, Chong Yun seems to be abandoned by Ruishui River; unless he can break through to become a Seventh Level Great Cultivator, Ruishui River is unlikely to interfere with Mountain City Dark Star’s affairs, which is a good thing!"
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In Mountain City’s Purple Cloud Street, the gathering place for all wealthy individuals in Mountain City, the concept of poverty doesn’t exist on Purple Cloud Street. On the streets paved with pure white marble, there were numerous sanitation workers cleaning up the garbage on the ground.
As the most powerful family in Mountain City, the Wu Family was naturally located here, and in the most central area.
In a courtyard resembling a European noble garden, Wu Sheng asked somewhat puzzled, "Dad, can Dark Star really not exist for much longer?"
Wu Yang put down the teacup by his mouth, a hint of helplessness on his ordinary face, "Xiao Sheng, you’re very smart, you don’t need to specially ask me for an answer on this; haven’t you already figured it out yourself?"
"I just find it hard to believe, that’s all."
"Xiao Sheng, you’ll be the helm of the Wu Family in the future. No matter how outrageous the situation you encounter, you must trust your judgment, whether it’s right or wrong."
"But, what if I make the wrong choice?"
"Then it’s our Wu Family’s destiny!"
Interrupting Wu Sheng, Wu Yang said calmly, "I know what you want to say, but which family that has become great in the Yellow Springs Realm doesn’t have a crazy past? Back then, when the Fierce Beast attacked, the entire Mountain City was on the brink of collapse. Everyone wanted to flee, but our Wu Family’s ancestor didn’t run!"
"So we became Mountain City’s number one family. Dad, you’ve repeated this many times!"
"Hmm, what do you think is special about that Chen Jiuge?" Wu Yang changed the topic.
"I’m not sure, but I have a feeling that he’s extraordinary. My Spiritual Sense is quite high, and I can sense some things from beyond."
"Even without the warning from Spiritual Sense, you’d likely not refuse such a minor favor, especially with the rewards offered being something we can’t deny!" Wu Sheng laughed lightly.
"Indeed, the Fierce Beast cultivation formula is indeed significant to our Wu Family!"
The Wu Family is strong in Mountain City but remains just another livestock vendor from other factions’ perspectives, having benefited from the first wave of Fierce Beast prosperity.
Although Chen Jiuge’s Fierce Beast cultivation formula isn’t much, it’s effective with low cost, potentially increasing the Wu Family’s profit from selling Fierce Beasts by ten to twenty percent!
"But from now on, you shouldn’t contact people from Dark Star anymore. Ruishui River’s nature is relatively peaceful; if it were another organization, no matter the benefits, I’d hesitate to let you interact with them," Wu Yang reminded.
"I understand. Our Wu Family is too weak as it is. However, with these Fierce Beast formulas, the family should soon produce a Great Cultivator!" Wu Sheng said expectantly.
"That might not necessarily be the case!" Wu Yang slightly shook his head, not explaining the specifics.
"Boom!"
The violent explosion caused the entire Mountain City to shake slightly. Looking at the teacup on the table that was constantly swaying, Wu Yang showed a hint of astonishment.
"Master, a massive explosion occurred on Mountain City’s Black Street, suspected to involve Abyssal Creatures!"
"Abyssal Creatures? How can that be?"
"Since the Abyssal Passage decades ago, such creatures shouldn’t appear in Mountain City now!"
"Dad, it might not necessarily be the Abyss; it could also be a cultivator!" Wu Sheng reminded.
"Are you suggesting that an Abyssal Mage or a Demon Mage appeared in Mountain City?"
"Exactly, and that area of Black Street has always been Dark Star’s territory. No matter what, Dark Star isn’t exactly a legitimate industry; it’s a tangled mess of powers, so such occurrences aren’t exactly impossible!"
"If it’s as you say, things might get troublesome!"
